How long does it take from Patel Chowk to Qutab Minar by metro?

The journey from Patel Chowk to Qutab Minar takes approximately 30 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 13.49 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Patel Chowk to Qutab Minar?

The token fare from Patel Chowk to Qutab Minar is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Patel Chowk for Qutab Minar?

At Patel Chowk, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs Southbound → Millennium City Centre. Look for the electronic board showing "Millennium City Centre".

What is the last train from Patel Chowk to Qutab Minar?

The last train from Patel Chowk towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:42 on weekdays. The last train from Qutab Minar back towards Patel Chowk departs at 23:32.

How many stops from Patel Chowk to Qutab Minar?

There are 11 stops between Patel Chowk and Qutab Minar on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, INA, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, Saket, Qutab Minar.

Patel Chowk To Qutab Minar

ShortestShortest Route

Patel Chowk

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:30Last train: 23:42Doors open: right

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

+2.12 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Udyog Bhawan

+3.44 min

1.32 min · 0.45 km

Malviya Nagar

+24.21 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+26.51 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Qutab Minar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated13.49 km

First train: 06:13Last train: 23:32

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

13.49 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Patel Chowk	06:30	23:42	Towards Millennium City Centre
Qutab Minar	06:13	23:32	Towards Patel Chowk

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.82 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.84 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~54 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹90

Auto

₹192

Cab

₹346

Estimates for 13.49 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Patel Chowk

underground

Weekdays: 06:28 – 23:42(Sundays from 06:58)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sansad Marg· Gole Market, Parliament Street♿

Patel Chowk junction· Ashoka Road, Krishi Bhawan direction♿

Tolstoy Marg· Tolstoy Marg offices, FICCI building

Pusa Road· Gole Dak Khana Post Office

Standard Yellow Line station. Both platforms visible from the concourse level — check the electronic destination board.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water